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Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

JustChuckinIt — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:39:16 -0000

I was there the entire day, it was a complete disaster! I was surprised a first class production company couldn't manage a casting call. There was no order, nobody managing a line, and it ended up just merging together into a mob. I got there early, and people that came hours later ended up in front of me...here is my recap of what went down...

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/...

Re: New image with bilbo and the dwarves

Michelle — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:09:53 -0000

Can't wait to see more!

Re: Orlando Bloom Talks About Being “Younger” Legolas

Mona K. E. Johansen — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:48:51 -0000

*Sigh* Why doesn't anyone think of that Orlando Bloom might have grown older since his role as Legolas a decade ago? Of course he looks older! He was about 23 or 24 when he played Legolas in The Lord of the Rings, and now he's 35! Usually, at a span of over 10 years, one tends to change in facial appearence - not much in his case, but he surely looks more mature now, doesn't he?

So now, do you understand why they question it?

Despite of Legolas not appearing in the book, I am glad that he does in the movie. I hope it's not for just a few teasing seconds, but that he has a real part in it.

Forgive me for my bad english - it is not my first language.

Re: Chaos shuts down hobbit casting call

Kim Anisi — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:20:29 -0000

Lucky that I didn't go there - had planned to but then changed my mind because I don't live in Wellington (but have been here for a few days to visit a friend and FINALLY visit the LotR locations in the area).

Re: Saoirse Ronan is not “Official” and Other Hobbit Changes

Boydsey — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:58:09 -0000

!Rumors circulated that indeed Ronan was casted to play the role of Itaril."

Please write good English like what I do!

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Mikeroz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:26:55 -0000

Fit criteria, cannot make tomorrow.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

Monkey_eat_me97 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:30:37 -0000

Peter Jackson needs to make the Inheritance movies

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

thefreeist — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:02:54 -0000

Agreed about RED, I was on the Scarlet wagon for 4 years until the fixed zoom was cancelled. The excitement kind of faded away at that point.

I suspect the other players in the industry are going to be releasing 3K and up cams in the not too distant future.

For now I'm content to shoot on a 550D, I tend to shoot shorts for the local fests and when I'm ready to bust loose with a feature length, I'll do like you mentioned, but perhaps with a rented Epic or a used R1.

And at 24fps.

I'm starting to think all the talk about higher framerates as being the thing by the likes of Cameron and Jackson are more to create buzz and sell tickets than making a definitive statement about moviemaking.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

Paul McConnochie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:05 -0000

I think the comparison with Jannard style bravado, may be valid. I love what RED are doing, and fully intend to shoot on Epics or Scarlet-Xs for my first Feature...

But, I can't help thinking everyone is "drinking the Coolaid".

Just because a Machine can shoot 4k at 48fps doesn't mean that is what "cinema" has to be all about now.

Personally I'll shoot 4k for more flexibility and a juicier Master on my 2k deliveries. At 24fps, of course.

Jackson's disappointed me here... Sure, go ahead and do 48fps, if it gets your blood racing, Peter... But, decrying the rest of the Industry at the same time just isn't Cricket.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

Alex Madrigales — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:44:54 -0000

double the speed will deff bring out a much realistic look when there is a battle or running scene.For example some sports channels use 60fps and with HD it looks amazing.
well done P.J. for trying something new and daring to change to feel of the first 3 installments.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

thefreeist — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:11:08 -0000

He does seem to be displaying a lot of "Hollywood Swagger" with those statements, maybe he picked that up from Jannard along with his last shipment of Epics!

I guess my positive disposition towards Jackson kind of shadowed any dismay over the bravado of his statements.

Don't know if you've been following his videolog of the production but I was impressed at the relative small size of the set where he's shooting this pic.

Of course he's counting on the quarter mile of green screen behind it to fill in the gaps, but I can see doing that too! :)

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

Paul McConnochie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:59 -0000

If only Jackson's approach was as well thought out as yours. He claimed he hoped The Hobbit would be a "gentle step" to suggest other options were possible, then almost in the same breath proclaimed that “Twenty-four is irrelevant. It doesn’t mean anything anymore. It’s
just a traditional thing. It’s far from the best visual way to present a
film.”

So, I wonder which it's to be? A gentle step, or a marauding attack on every film that came before The Hobbit.

Hardly an endearing sentiment.

But, I am with you Freeist. Film is about the choices the filmmaker makes. It's not about bashing one approach over another, as Jackson has so publically done today.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

thefreeist — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:33:11 -0000

We need trailblazers like Jackson to keep moviemaking fresh and I hope his vision for making a movie is what he expects.
I would never knock one medium or framerate choice because I think of filmmaking as an art form, there is no right or wrong.
I still like 24 and that's what I shoot, but at least the options are out there to shoot 30, 48, 60, 120, and on and on.
These are amazing times for independents to make a splash (and I realize Jackson is anything but an indie these days) but it's on us at the lower-financed end to really make something of these magical and affordable tools.

Re: Peter Jackson talks about 48 film speed

Paul McConnochie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:23:22 -0000

"24FPS is now irrelevant" -- Peter Jackson.

Wow. Way to alienate the vast majority of film-makers working today. Including myself. I can guarantee you that 24fps is far from irrelevant. Particularly for those of us who aren't bloomin' interested in producing films looking like Interlaced 80's soap operas.

Thanks, but I think I'll pass.

Re: More New Hobbit Set Pictures

Cowboy Matthews70 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:38:44 -0000

I have waited for this film for so long. I'am so glad its almost here

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Tessa Abbott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:53:49 -0000

Character faces, according to my mother, not so pretty looking.
Quite opposite really.

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Tessa Abbott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:51:57 -0000

Character faces, according to my mother, not so pretty looking.
Quite opposite really.

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Tessa Abbott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:49:44 -0000

I saw the ad on Trademe, instantly booked my flight from chch,
& will be in Welly tomorrow!

Never done a casting call before,
What do I bring? Besides bringing my A-Game :p
& does anybody know what we have to do?

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Tessa Abbott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:48:02 -0000

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Melanie Higgins — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:03:02 -0000

Well I live in Wellington, but most likely be to old and my hair way to long. But will go along anyways

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

alexstyle78 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:52:43 -0000

I live in France, and i 'm ready to go in NZ. I leave tomorrow :) :)

Re: Elven Casting Call for The Hobbit

Ruben Barela — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:01:46 -0000

well the whole reason for my acting was the greatest inspiration from the Lord Of The Rings...beginning with Legolas and working its way down when i was little i used to put yellow pillow cases on my head to pretend i wwas legolas once i saw these posts an found out there were castings my heart melted in thinking that i could have been part of such an amazing project...my life-time dream would have to be taking part in such a movie or something similar an i can die with a smile on my face, even though i have many years to come (18yrs)...if there is ANY possibility to take part still or any small scenes that still need to be shot or re-shot, i live in the US but will figure out one way or another to get where i need to be, i am 5'10 by the way... ruben.barela @ yahoo . com

Re: Elijah Wood talks about the hobbit at sundance

Michael Winkle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:43:12 -0000

FRODO!

Re: Elijah Wood talks about the hobbit at sundance

Leslie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:39:48 -0000

he still looks young.thats good i guess. i had no idea he was only 18 or 19 when he flimed these movies.got the best blue eyes i have seen.

Re: the hobbit movie casting call in Wellington

Julieann wairepo — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:00:27 -0000

oh boy i would fit all that as i have not long ago had 9 teeth out another 9 to go im 5 foot 2 and slim but live in Ashburton dam it never mind :(